Empathize Others is a concept and platform created to focus on Unity, Togetherness, Compassion and projecting positive societal messages.

Augy Jones solidified this concept in 2018, using podcasts, social media, and clothing to showcase neuroplasticity or open-minded thought. The goal was to share messages and perspectives that focus on a modern-day, globally inclusive lens. In short, what work do we all have to do individually to increase our ability to ‘empathize others.’

Augy was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His parents are award-winning civil rights activists Rocky and Joan Jones. Augy grew up in a household that was full of conversation, food, self-confidence and community. Augy would go on to attend StFX University, where he played 5 years of varsity basketball and was recognized as an academic All-Canadian. He graduated with two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in poetry and a Bachelor of Education in English Language Arts. He would utilize his teaching degree as a high school English teacher for 20+ years throughout Nova Scotia and the Caribbean.

Augy has conducted numerous professional development sessions that facilitate conversations around the intersectionality of race, class, ability and gender in society. This with a particular focus on historical marginalization, power & privilege, and the need to empathize others as a positive way forward for our modern-day social interactions.